To: Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Public Infrastructure, Regional Parks
Staff Name and Phone Number: Johannes J. Hoevertsz, 565-2550, Bert Whitaker, 707-565-2041
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): First, Third
Title:
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Adopt Resolutions of Local Support for Three Transportation Projects for Inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program and to Support Funding Applications
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
A) Adopt the Resolutions of Local Support for the following proposed projects: Moorland-Bellevue Safe Routes to School Complete Streets Project, Donald Gap Pedestrian (Active Transportation) Improvements Project, and Sonoma Schellville Trail Project, and
B) Authorize the Director of Sonoma County Public Infrastructure and Director of Sonoma County Regional Parks to file funding applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the same three proposed projects.
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Executive Summary:
The Department of Public Infrastructure (SPI), in coordination with Sonoma County Regional Parks, requests Board adoption of three Resolutions of Local Support for the following proposed Active Transportation Plan projects: the Moorland-Bellevue Safe Routes to School Complete Streets Project, the Donald Gap Pedestrian Improvements Project, and the Sonoma Schellville Trail Project.
This item also requests authorization for the Directors of SPI and Regional Parks to submit applications to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for these projects and provide the required assurances for project delivery. Approval of the recommended actions will allow SPI and Regional Parks to submit the necessary applications, demonstrate local support, and advance these priority transportation projects to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for County residents.
Discussion:
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure (SPI) and Regional Parks are requesting Board adoption of resolutions for the following three proposed projects: Moorland-Bellevue Safe Routes to School Complete Streets Project, Donald Gap Pedestrian Improvements Project, and Sonoma Schellville Trail Project. This item also requests Board authorization for the Directors of SPI and Regional Parks to submit applications to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and provide the necessary assurances for project delivery. The three proposed projects are:
1. The Moorland-Bellevue project which will implement corridor-wide improvements in South Santa Rosa to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, including sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and safer crossings.
2. The Donald Gap project will close a gap in pedestrian and bicycle facilities along State Route 12 in Sonoma Valley, improving safety and connectivity for residents.
3. The Sonoma Schellville Trail project will develop a multi-use off-road pathway connecting key segments of the regional trail network and improving access for pedestrians and bicyclists.
All three proposed projects are designed to improve safety and connectivity for all roadway users and were reviewed and approved by the Sonoma County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at its February 18, 2026 meeting. Adoption of the resolutions will enable the County to proceed with the application process and advance these priority transportation projects.
Strategic Plan:
This item directly supports the County’s Five-year Strategic Plan and is aligned with the following pillar, goal, and objective.
Pillar: Resilient Infrastructure
Goal: Goal 3: Continue to invest in critical road, bridge, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure.
Objective: Objective 3: Invest $5 million by 2024 on new pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and adopt maintenance guidelines on roads to consider bicyclists and pedestrians.
The recommended actions support continued investment in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure by enabling the County to program and pursue federal, state, and regional funding for safety and connectivity improvements.
Racial Equity:
Was this item identified as an opportunity to apply the Racial Equity Toolkit?
No
Prior Board Actions:
1/27/2026 - Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans to continue project development for active transportation improvements to State Route 12 at Donald Gap in Sonoma Springs
1/27/2026 - Acceptance of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2022-2027), including the Sonoma Schellville Trail Project
3/12/2024 - Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for an Active Transportation Improvement Project on State Route 12 at Donald Gap in Sonoma Springs
4/18/2023 - Modified Tier 2 PG&E Settlement funds List of Projects
1/31/2023 - Authorization for Regional Parks to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for right-of-way associated with the Sonoma Schellville Trail
5/25/2021 - Tier 2 PG&E Settlement funds List of Projects
9/22/2009 - Approval of a cooperative funding agreement with Sonoma County Transportation Authority for the Sonoma Schellville Trail Project
Fiscal Summary
N/A
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this Board item. Approval of the three resolutions will authorize the Directors of SPI and Regional Parks to submit funding applications to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). If any applications are approved, the Departments will return to the Board for authorization of the corresponding funding agreements.
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
None.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Resolution of Local Support - Moorland-Bellevue Project
Attachment 2: Resolution of Local Support - Donald Gap Project
Attachment 3: Resolution of Local Support - Sonoma Schellville Trail Project
Attachment 4: Map of Moorland-Bellevue Safe Routes to School Complete Streets Improvements
Attachment 5: Map of Donald Gap Pedestrian (Active Transportation) Improvements
Attachment 6: Map of Sonoma Schellville Trail Project Location
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
None.